Transportation Aide

Transportation Aide Pottsville , Pennsylvania **Job ID** *99575*

**Position Location** *US-PA-Pottsville*

**Facility Name** *Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill*

**Job Category** *Transportation*

**Position Location : Street** *160 Red Horse Road*

**Position Location : Zip** *

**Position Status** *PT is 20 - 34 HOURS WK*

**Job Overview** DAY SHIFT POSITION - TRANSPORTATION DRIVER WORK SCHEDULE: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.

**Purpose of Your Job Position**

The primary purpose of the Transportation Aide is to drive facility vehicle to transport residents, staff and volunteers to desired destinations. Provides assistance/escort for residents to and from rehabilitation treatments.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

* Review daily rehabilitation schedule and be available, as indicated.

* Provide minimal assist of residents transferring to and from wheelchairs.

* Assist nursing and rehabilitation personnel with transfers to and from vehicle.

* Transport residents to and from rehabilitation area for scheduled appointments.

* Operate elevators, as needed.

* Inform nursing and rehabilitation staff of any incidents/problems.

* Maintain positive, professional interaction with residents and staff.

* Attend in-service training sessions, as required.

* Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.

* Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.

* Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families and visitors.

* May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison duties as needed.

**Education and Experience**

* Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.

* Valid, unencumbered state drivers license.

* Must have the physical ability to transfer residents and propel wheelchairs.

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